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gnarlyrae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Misogyny, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gun violence and Forced institutionalization
spookymoosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror and Murder
fangirljeanne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
retiredclownboy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Murder and Classism
bwoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
hauntedspace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
matchamarimo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, and Classism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Excrement, and Vomit
sashweana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
One of the book's strongest points is its pacing. From the first chapter to the last, there's hardly a moment of downtime. Every chapter pulls you in deeper, making it difficult to stop reading. Sodergren’s prose is straightforward and easy to follow, which keeps the story accessible even when the body horror elements get intense. Speaking of which, the body horror is quite vivid and may be a bit much for some readers, though I found myself becoming desensitized after a while.
On the flip side, the plot does follow a somewhat linear and predictable path. I kept expecting a twist, especially towards the end, but it never came. This predictability didn't ruin the experience for me, but it did leave me wishing for a bit more complexity in the storyline. Still, the book's predictability doesn’t overshadow its overall enjoyment; my high expectations just weren't fully met.
What stood out to me most was how the book made me feel for Muriel. Sodergren does an excellent job of highlighting the loneliness and helplessness that many older people experience, especially when they are faced with dire situations alone. This emotional depth added a layer of poignancy to the horror, making Muriel a character worth rooting for.
I’d definitely recommend "The Haar" to fans of horror, particularly those who enjoy stories featuring otherworldly creatures and aren’t squeamish about gore. If you can handle the body horror, this book offers a thrilling and emotionally resonant ride that’s well worth your time.
Graphic: Body horror
keiraonyxraven's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Dementia
rainysundaybooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury